Job Description

An opportunity for an experienced Food/NPD Technologist to take significant ownership of product commercialisation and process development within a growing Australian food manufacturer in a newly created role.

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The Sydney operation is at the centre of a major period of growth across QSR and grocery, bringing new customers, products and investment in manufacturing capability.

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Working alongside another Food Technologist, you'll be the key day-to-day NPD presence on site, with your manager based off-site. This creates genuine autonomy and suits someone who is confident making decisions, driving projects forward and working directly with factory and commercial stakeholders.

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This is a hands-on, execution-focused NPD role - taking products from approved concept through factory trials, scale-up and successful commercial production.

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The Role

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You'll take ownership of NPD and commercialisation activity across the site, including:

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- Lead factory trials, scale-up and commercialisation of new and existing products
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- Translate product concepts into repeatable, commercially viable manufacturing processes
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- Drive projects through Stage Gate requirements and ensure launches are delivered successfully
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- Support the implementation of new processes and commissioning of new equipment
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- Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and identify practical improvements to product and process performance
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- Partner closely with Production, QA, Technical, Supply Chain and Commercial teams
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- Communicate confidently with customers and manage NPD requirements through to delivery
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- Ensure products meet relevant technical, specification, food safety and regulatory requirements
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The emphasis is on someone who can take ownership and turn development work into successful factory execution.

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About You

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We're looking for an experienced Food/NPD Technologist who combines strong technical foundations with the confidence and practical mindset to get things done.

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You'll ideally bring:

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- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
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- Demonstrated NPD or Food Technology experience within food manufacturing
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- Strong hands‐on experience across factory trials, scale-up and commercialisation
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- Experience implementing manufacturing processes, with exposure to new equipment commissioning highly regarded
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- The ability to manage projects autonomously and make sound decisions without constant direction
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- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across factory, technical, commercial and customer environments
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- Exposure to major grocery, foodservice and/or QSR customers
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- Working knowledge of Australian food regulations, product specifications, labelling and allergen requirements
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- A practical, solutions‐focused approach and willingness to be highly visible on the factory floor
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Desirable, but not essential:

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experience within ready-to-eat, chilled, high-care or other short shelf-life manufacturing environments where process control, food safety and shelf life are critical.

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Why Join?

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Genuine autonomy - become a key NPD presence on site, with the trust and ownership to drive projects and make decisions.

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Join during significant growth - increased QSR and grocery activity is creating current products, processes and investment in manufacturing capability.

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Broader technical exposure - work beyond traditional product development across commercialisation, process implementation, equipment commissioning and continuous improvement.

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Location:

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Sydney

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Working arrangement:

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100% on-site

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If you're a Food or NPD Technologist who enjoys being close to the factory, solving problems and seeing products through to successful commercial production, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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